Executive Finance & Technology Leader

Jonathan
R. Lootens

Fractional CFO  ·  M&A Advisor  ·  Technology Finance Strategist

Twenty years at the intersection of capital and technology — from Big Four audit rooms to the boardrooms of the world's largest gaming company. I bring institutional-grade financial governance to growth-stage companies, technology ventures, and complex transactions.

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20+
Years of Leadership
$300M+
Annual IT Portfolio Owned
$1B+
M&A Transactions Supported
9
Integrated Resorts — 3 Continents

Areas of Expertise

Where Finance Meets Technology

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Technology Finance & Investment Governance

ROI and TCO frameworks for AI tools, infrastructure, SaaS, data centers, and digital platforms. Every dollar justified before it's spent.

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Financial Planning & Analysis

Budgeting, forecasting, cash flow modeling, and capital planning — built for technology-forward businesses with complex cost structures.

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M&A Due Diligence & Integration

Technology asset valuations, cost segregation, stand-alone audits, and integration modeling for acquisitions and divestitures at any scale.

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AI & Emerging Technology ROI

Rigorous financial frameworks for evaluating AI, RPA, automation, and emerging digital investments — separating hype from measurable returns.

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CFO & Controllership Functions

Full-scope accounting oversight, SOX and PCI DSS compliance, treasury, and internal controls across multi-jurisdiction global operations.

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Digital Venture & Product Finance

Built and ran the complete finance function for a digital gaming business unit — from roadmap translation to board-level investment packages.

Career Highlights

A Record Built on Scale

Owned the finance function for a global $300M+ annual IT portfolio across 9 integrated resorts — evaluating technology investments against rigorous financial return and risk frameworks.

Served as de facto CFO of a Digital Gaming division at the world's largest gaming company — a standalone online gaming business unit — with full ownership over finance, procurement, treasury, tax, and legal oversight.

Led financial and technical due diligence for $1B+ in M&A transactions — including the $6.25B sale of the Venetian, Palazzo & Venetian Expo, Sands Bethlehem, and Treasure Island.

Managed financial oversight of large-scale tech projects each exceeding $10M — data center buildouts, surveillance networks, ERP implementations, and colocation infrastructure.

Built and led cross-functional teams of 20+ professionals across the U.S., Macau, and Singapore — consistently developing talent capable of bridging the finance-technology divide at the leadership level.

Big Four-trained auditor — audit in-charge through the development of $10B+ CityCenter and $5B+ Marina Bay Sands. Deep GAAP expertise with large global public companies.

Professional Experience

Where I've Operated

2024 – Present

Principal / Fractional CFO

Lootens Holdings & JRL Premier Holdings — Las Vegas, NV

  • Fractional CFO and technology finance advisor for growth-stage and technology-forward businesses.
  • Financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, AI/technology ROI analysis, and M&A advisory.
  • Business valuations, digital investment evaluations, and build-vs-buy analysis.

Dec 2021 – Jan 2024

Vice President of Finance — Digital Gaming

World's Largest Gaming Company — Las Vegas, NV

  • Functioned as CFO of the Digital Gaming division with full finance & accounting ownership.
  • Built technology and digital platform investment frameworks — translating technical roadmaps into ROI models and board-level financial packages.
  • Led annual budgeting, capital planning, and cash flow forecasting across finance, legal, treasury, and technology.

Jul 2017 – Dec 2021

Vice President, Corporate Finance — Information Technology

World's Largest Gaming Company — Las Vegas / Macau / Singapore

  • Owned financial governance of the global IT organization — reviewed and approved $300M+ in annual technology expenditures across 9 integrated resorts.
  • Primary bridge between technology strategy and financial accountability — presented metrics to President, CFO, CIO, and board.
  • Led and developed a team of 15–20 finance and technology professionals across three continents.

Jun 2014 – Jul 2017

Executive Director, Corporate Finance / IT Controller

World's Largest Gaming Company

  • Full financial and accounting oversight of the global IT function — budgets, forecasts, cash flow models, and cost-avoidance analyses.
  • Evaluated TCO and ROI for infrastructure investments exceeding $10M including data centers, surveillance networks, and ERP implementations.

Mar 2010 – Jun 2014

Manager / Director — Business Process Integrity

World's Largest Gaming Company

  • Managed enterprise SOX, PCI DSS, ERM, and AML compliance programs across 9 integrated resorts globally.
  • Reported deficiencies to senior management and the Audit Committee; led process improvement initiatives across 50+ departments.

Sep 2006 – Mar 2010

Audit In-Charge

Big Four Firm — Las Vegas, NV

  • Led integrated financial audits for MGM Resorts, CityCenter, and Caesars Entertainment under U.S. GAAP.
  • Audit in-charge for the $10B+ CityCenter JV development — coordinated directly with client CFO and executive teams.
  • Financial support for the $5B+ Marina Bay Sands integrated resort development in Singapore.

Fractional & Advisory Services

How I Can Help

Fractional CFO

Chief Financial Officer

Institutional-grade financial leadership for companies that need a seasoned CFO without the full-time overhead.

  • Full-scope accounting & controllership
  • Budgeting, forecasting & cash flow
  • Technology investment governance
  • Board & investor reporting
  • Treasury & capital management
  • SOX, PCI DSS & compliance programs
M&A Advisory

Mergers & Acquisitions

End-to-end M&A financial support — from first look to close and beyond. Especially strong in technology-heavy deals.

  • Financial & technical due diligence
  • Technology asset valuation
  • Cost segregation & stand-alone audits
  • Integration planning & modeling
  • Long-term value realization analysis
  • Build-vs-buy advisory
Technology Finance

Tech Investment Strategy

Governance and ROI frameworks for AI, digital platforms, infrastructure, and emerging technology investments.

  • AI & RPA ROI modeling
  • Data center & IaaS strategy
  • SaaS & software portfolio review
  • Digital asset & venture finance
  • ERP financial systems advisory
  • Algorithm & automation reviews

Education & Foundation

The Foundation

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B.A., Accountancy
Western Illinois University · 2006
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B.A., Management Information Systems
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign · 2003
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Big Four-Trained Auditor
Big Four · U.S. GAAP · Public Gaming Companies
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Global Operations Experience
United States · Macau · Singapore
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SOX · PCI DSS · ERM · AML
Enterprise Compliance & Governance Programs
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Technology Background
Network Engineering · Systems Analysis · Earlier Career

Get in Touch

Let's Work Together

Whether you're evaluating a technology investment, planning a transaction, or need a seasoned CFO in your corner — I'd welcome the conversation.

✉ jrl@jrlpremierholdings.com ✆ (702) 833-0228
📍 Las Vegas, NV

Available for remote & on-site engagements